Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Ashkan

Name: Popularity of the name Ashkan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ashkan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#3,604 (1992)

Total Babies

231

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1978

First Year

2023

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#3604

Peak Rank

231

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ashkan

Ashkan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 17 Ashkans were born — ranking #3,604 that year. As of 2026, Ashkan ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 231 Ashkans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Ashkan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ashkan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ashcan
Ashen
Ascian
Acan
Achan
Aktion
Ashan
Alcuin
Alkyne
Agen
Ashton
Agon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashkan

What does the name Ashkan mean?

Ashkan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ashkan in 2026?

In 2026, Ashkan ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ashkan most popular?

Ashkan reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #3,604 that year with 17 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ashkan most popular?

Ashkan has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ashkan.

Is Ashkan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ashkan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ashkan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ashkan include Hagop, Chay, Filipe. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ashkan

Ashkan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 231 births in the dataset. Ashkan's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #3,604. Use the chart and map above to compare Ashkan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.